Albert Park is home to a wide diversity of birdlife that make their home on the lake. The lake and associated parkland is an important breeding and feeding habitat for these species. Birds naturally feed on a variety of vegetation, insects and fish present in the lake and surrounding parklands and this spot is often busy with various birds doing their thing. Keep your eye out for various birdlife including:
The Pacific Black Duck have a black crown and a white face with two black stripes, one of which is through the eye. The body is a dark brown colour with purplish‐green colours on the upper wings.
Australasian Grebe is predominantly a dark brown colour with a chestnut stripe extending from the neck along the back and a silver‐grey underbody during the breeding season. Its head and neck is black, with yellow eyes and a dark bill tipped cream.
The Eurasian Coot is a dark grey‐slate colour with a white bill and frontal shield on a black head. They have lobed toes and red eyes.
The Black Swan has a large body with a long slender neck. It is black in colour with white tips on both wings and a red bill.
The largest of all Australian ducks, the Musk Duck, has a sooty‐ brown appearance with fine spots on the head.
An adult Great Cormorant is black in colour, with a white and yellow chin. During their breeding season, they have a small patch of white on both thighs, which is absent during winter. Juveniles are a dusky brown colour and closely resemble the adults.
Cache is safely tucked away and big enough for small swaps. Enjoy!